The 706 Digest: April 2026

April brought rock rave-ups, intriguing duets, and returns from Madonna, Reba, Olivia, The Strokes, the two living Beatles...and Hannah Montana.

Fifty Best Albums of 2025, Part II

Our annual list concludes with career highs from Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Sam Fender & more.

Blockbuster pop moments, devastating Americana reflections, roots rock anthems, Alt battle-cries, and should've-been country smashes.

Chappell Roan leads a female-dominated Digest also featuring Alabama Shakes, Patty Griffin, Laufey, Monroe, Price, and Hayley Williams.

One of this generation's most daring hit-makers returns with an ambitiously progressive pop marvel.

Brittany Howard, Usher, Blackberry Smoke and more lead this month's batch of intriguing LP releases.